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INFLUENCING THEMES

EXECUTING THEMES

STRATEGIC THINKING

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

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EXECUTING THEMES

DELIBERATIVE

RESTORATIVE

ACHIEVER

DISCIPLINE

ARRANGER

FOCUS

BELIEF

RESPONSIBILITY

CONSISTENCY

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INFLUENCING THEMES

SELF-ASSURANCE

ACTIVATOR

SIGNIFICANCE

COMMAND

WOO

COMMUNICATION

COMPETITION

MAXIMIZER

MAXIMIZER

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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

INDIVIDUALIZATION

EMPATHY

ADAPTABILIT Y

CONNECTEDNESS

POSITIVITY

HARMONY

INCLUDER

RELATOR

DEVELOPER

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STRATEGIC THINKING

ANALYTICAL

LEARNER

IDEATION

INPUT

CONTEXT

STRATEGIC

INTELLECTION

FUTURISTIC

ACHIEVER

Bring: intensity and stamina of effort Need: freedom to work at own pace.

People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

How to manage?

• Provide tasks in which they are encouraged to measure their own productivity.
• Reward an achiever for past achievement and set a new goal that stretches them.
• Recognize that an achiever likes to be busy. Sitting in long meetings might be boring for them. So either let an achiever get their work done or arrange to have them attend only those meetings where you really need them and they can be fully engaged.

ARRANGER

Bring: flexibility and interactivityNeed: a dynamic environment

People exceptionally talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

How to manage?

• An Arranger thrives on responsibility, so give them as much responsibility as possible, according to their knowledge and skill level.
• When launching a project, give an Arranger the opportunity to choose and position the members of the project team. They are good at figuring out how each person’s strengths might add greatest value to the team.
• Feel confident that you can slot them into a role where something is not working, and an Arranger will enjoy figuring out other ways of doing things.

BELIEF

Bring:values stability, clarity, conviction Need: a cause or purpose for which to live

People exceptionally talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their lives.

How to manage?

• Discover their passion and tie it to the work to be done.
• Figure out how to align their values with those of the organization.

CONSISTENCY

Bring:rules and policies that promote cultural predictabilityNeed:standard operating procedures

People exceptionally talented in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They crave stable routines and clear rules and procedures that everyone can follow.

How to manage?

• Be supportive of them during times of great change because they are most comfortable with predictable patterns that they know work well.
• They have practical bent and thus will tend to prefer getting tasks accomplished and decisions made rather than more abstract work such as brainstorming or long-range planning.

DELIBERATIVE

Bring:a thorough and conscientious approachNeed: time to listen and think before being expected to speak

People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.

How to manage?

• They are likely to excel at negotiating contracts, especially behind the scenes.
• Ask them to join teams or groups that tend to be impulsive. They will have a temporizing effect, adding much needed thoughtfulness and anticipation to the mix.

DISCIPLINE

Bring: precision and detail orientationNeed: a structured and organized environment

People exceptionally talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.

How to manage?

• Give this person the opportunity to bring structure to a haphazard or chaotic situation.
• Always give them advance notice of deadlines. They feel a need to get work done ahead of schedule.
• Take the time to prioritize together and then, once the schedule is set, stick to it.

FOCUS

Bring: clarity through concentration and direction Need: a goal to establish priorities

People exceptionally talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.

How to manage?

• Set goals with timelines and then let this person figure out how to achieve them. They will work best in an environment where they can control their work events.
• Check in with them on a regular basis, as often as they indicate would be helpful.
• They do not revel in situations of constant change. To manage this, talk about change in terms of “new goals” and “new measures of success.”

RESPONSIBILITY

Bring: dependability and loyalty Need:freedom to take ownership

People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty

How to manage?

• In discussing their work, talk about its quality first.
• Recognize that they are a self-starter and require little supervision to ensure that assignments are completed.
• Protect them from taking on too much, particularly if they lack a theme such as Discipline.

RESTORATIVE

Bring:courage and creativity to problematic situations Need:problems that must be solved

People exceptionally talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

How to manage?

• Ask this person for their observations when you want to identify a problem within your team.
• Position them where they need to solve problems. They enjoy the challenge of discovering and removing obstacles.

ACTIVATOR

Bring: a catalytic sense of urgencyNeed: less discussion, more action

People exceptionally talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them.

How to manage?

• Let them know that you know they are a person who can make things happen and that you will be asking them for help at key times. Your expectations will energize them.
• Ask this person what new goals or improvements should be achieved by your division. Select an area that fits and give them the responsibility for initiating and organizing the project.

COMMAND

Bring: emotional clarity Need:challenges and conflicts

People exceptionally talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.

How to manage?

• When you need to jar a project loose and get things moving again or when people need to be persuaded, ask this person to take charge.
• As much as you can, give them the room to lead and make decisions.

COMMUNICATION

Bring: attention to messages that must be heardNeed:a sounding board, an audience

People exceptionally talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

How to manage?

• Explore with this person how their Communication strengths can be developed so they can make an even more significant contribution to the team

COMPETITION

Bring: an aspiration to be the bestNeed:peers for comparison and motivation

People exceptionally talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

How to manage?

• Use competitive language with this person, it is a win-lose world.
• When this person loses, they may need to mourn for a while. Let them. Then quickly move them into another opportunity to win.

MAXIMIZER

Bring: a quality orientation Need: quality to be valued as much as quantity

People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.

How to manage?

• This person is interested in taking something that works and figuring out ways to maximize its performance. They may not be particularly interested in fixing things that are broken.
• Avoid positioning them in roles that demand continual problem solving.

SELF-ASSURANCE

Bring: a willingness to take necessary risks Need: freedom to act unilaterally and independently

People exceptionally talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to take risks and manage their own lives. They have an inner compass that gives them certainty in their decisions.

How to manage?

• Give this person a role where they have the leeway to make meaningful decisions,they will neither want nor require close hand-holding.
• Help them know that their decisions and actions do produce outcomes. They are most effective when they feel they have control.

SIGNIFICANCE

Bring: a desire for wanting and producing moreNeed: an appreciative audience that will bring out my best

People exceptionally talented in the Significance theme want to make a big impact. They are independent and prioritize projects based on how much influence they will have on their organization or people around them.

How to manage?

• Be aware of this person’s need for independence, do not overmanage them.
• Acknowledge that they thrive on meaningful recognition for their contributions.
• Give them the opportunity to stand out, to be known.

woo

Bring: energy to social situationsNeed: social variability

People exceptionally talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.

How to manage?

• Try to position this person in a role where they have a chance to meet new people every day.

ADAPTABILIT Y

Bring: a willingness to follow the lead of changeNeed: present pressures that demand an immediate response

People exceptionally talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be “now” people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

How to manage?

• This person lives to react and respond. Position them so that their success depends on their ability to accommodate the unforeseen and then run with it.
• They will be most productive on short-term assignments that require immediate action.

CONNECTEDNESS

Bring:an appreciation of the mystery and wonder of life and all creationNeed: to be part of something bigger than myself — a family, team, global community

People exceptionally talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links among all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.

How to manage?

• Encourage this person to build bridges to the different teams in your organization.
• They like to feel part of something larger than themselves.

DEVELOPER

Bring:a commitment — time and energy — to human growthNeed: someone to invest in

People exceptionally talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from evidence of progress.

How to manage?

• Give them the opportunity to mentor
• Search for opportunities for them to further train and learn

EMPATHY

Bring:emotional intelligenceNeed: freedom to laugh, cry, vent

People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations.

How to manage?

• Ask this person to help you know how certain people within your team are feeling.
• Arrange for them to work with positive, optimistic people, they will pick up on these feelings and be motivated.

HARMONY

Bring:a peace-loving, conflict resistant approachNeed: areas of agreement, common ground

People exceptionally talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement

How to manage?

• They want to feel sure about what they're doing, help them find authoritative backup (expert opinion) for the actions they take.
• They will always be more focused, more productive, and more creative when they know that they are supported.

INCLUDER

Bring:a high level of tolerance with and acceptance of diversityNeed: room for everyone

People exceptionally talented in the Includer theme accept others. They show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.

How to manage?

• This person is interested in making everyone feel part of the team. Ask them to work on an orientation program for new employees.
• They are instinctively sensitive to those who are or have been left out.

INDIVIDUALIZATION

Bring: an understanding of people that is valuable for placementNeed:individual expectations that are created to fit a person

People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

How to manage?

• Ask them to teach an internal training class or mentor a couple of new employees.

POSITIVITY

Bring: contagious energy and enthusiasmNeed:freedom to experience the joy and drama of life

People exceptionally talented in the Positivity theme have contagious enthusiasm. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

How to manage?

• Their enthusiasm is contagious. Consider this when placing them on project teams.
• They will quickly be sapped of energy by cynics. Don’t expect them to enjoy cheering up negative people. They will do better when asked to energize basically positive people who are simply in need of a spark.

RELATOR

Bring: social depth and transparency Need: time and opportunities for one on-one interactions

People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

How to manage?

• Ask them to build genuine trusting relationships with the critical people that you want to retain, they can be one of the human ties that bind good people to your team.

ANALYTICAL

Bring: dispassionate thinking to emotional issuesNeed: time to think

People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.

How to manage?

• Whenever this person is involved with an important decision, take time to think through the issues with them, they will want to know all the factors affecting the decision.
• If you are explaining a decision that has already been made, always remember to lay out the logic of the decision very clearly
• When defending a decision or a principle, show this person the supporting numbers.

CONTEXT

Bring: accurate memories and valuable memorabilia Need: relevant background for discussions and decisions

People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.

How to manage?

• When you ask this person to do something, take time to explain the thinking that led to this request for action.
• During meetings always turn to them to review what has been done and what has been learned up to the present time. Instinctively, they will want others to be aware of the context of decision making.

FUTURISTIC

Bring: previews, predication, forecasts Need: opportunities to talk about the foreseen future

People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They energize others with their visions of the future.

How to manage?

• Send them any data or articles you spot that would be of interest to them, they need grist for their Futuristic mill.
• Stimulate them by talking with them often about what could be. Ask lots of questions. Push them to make the future they see as vivid as possible.

IDEATION

Bring: new and fresh perspectives Need: freedom to explore possibilities without restraints or limits

People exceptionally talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

How to manage?

• This person has creative ideas, be sure to position them where their ideas will be valued.
• They need to know that everything fits together. When decisions are made, take time to show them how each decision is rooted in the same theory or concept.

INPUT

Bring: tangible tools that can facilitate growth and performanceNeed: space to store the resources I naturally acquire

People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.

How to manage?

• Focus this person’s natural inquisitiveness by asking them to research a topic of importance to your team. They enjoy the knowledge that comes from research.
• Position them in roles with a heavy research component.

INTELLECTION

Bring: depth of understanding and wisdom Need: time for reflection and meditation

People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

How to manage?

• Capitalize on the fact that thinking energizes this person.
• Give them the opportunity to present their thinking to other people in the team.

LEARNER

Bring: a learning perspective and excitement for the learning processNeed:exposure to new information and experiences

People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

How to manage?

• Position this person in roles that require them to stay current in a fast-changing field. they will enjoy the challenge of maintaining their competency.
• Help them track their learning progress by identifying milestones or levels that they have reached. Celebrate these milestones.
• Have this person work beside a master who will continuously push them to learn more.

STRATEGIC

Bring: creative anticipation, imagination, persistenceNeed:freedom to make midcourse corrections

People exceptionally talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

How to manage?

• Always give them ample time to think through a situation before asking for input.
• This person is likely to have a talent for putting their ideas and thoughts into words. To refine their thinking, ask them to present their ideas to their colleagues or to write them for internal distribution